The Maine Public Broadcasting Network announces that its musical instrument drive that accompanied MPBN’s Music That Moves ME audio series aired in June resulted in the collection of over 175 musical instruments. These instruments will be refurbished and distributed to needy young musicians statewide by MPBN’s partner in this endeavor, The Gifts of Music.

The Maine Public Broadcasting Network announces that David Brancaccio, host and senior editor of Market Place Morning Report from American Public Media, is coming to Maine to participate in the first five days of BikeMaine 2015 and will host a post-ride talk with MPBN’s CEO Mark Vogelzang at the Bethel stop of the bike tour.

The Maine Public Broadcasting Network announces a July-long fundraising promotion encouraging the public to submit photos of themselves having recreational adventures across Maine to celebrate the great outdoors and to support public broadcasting in Maine.

The Maine Public Broadcasting Network announces staff journalist Patty Wight has been selected as both a 2015 National Health Journalism Fellow and a Dennis A. Hunt Health Journalism Fund Grantee. The announcement was made by Michelle Levander, Director of The California Endowment Health Journalism Fellowships.

The Maine Public Broadcasting Network announces its media sponsorship of the Maine International Film Festival taking place in Waterville, Maine, July 10th through July 19th. The primary screening venues include the Railroad Square Cinema, the Waterville Opera House, and Common Street Arts in Waterville.